Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAsk a Chemist: What would be worse, drinking bleach or gasoline? (and other questions)
Melissa and Jam dive into a variety of listener-submitted questions. They discuss the science behind fluffy shave ice versus mainland shaved ice, the…
9 months, 1 week ago
Why is sweat salty?
Episode 217
Melissa and Jam explore the science behind why sweat is salty. They discuss personal experiences with sweating, the types of sweat glands, and the ch…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
How does sweat cool us down?
Episode 50
#050
This week, Melissa and Jam once again look under the armpits of society, this time to explore sweat. Is it cool? Well does it keep us cool? How?…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
How does *color* film photography work??
Episode 216
In this continuation of our two-part series, Melissa and Jam dive into the intriguing chemistry behind color film and Polaroid photography. The episo…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Ask a Chemist: Is Baking Soda and Vinegar a Cleaning Myth? (And other questions)
Melissa and Jam tackle a variety of questions and corrections from their listeners. They dive into topics such as the effectiveness of baking soda an…
10 months ago
What is the chemistry of film photography?
Episode 215
Melissa and Jam delve into the fascinating chemistry behind film photography. They reminisce about their childhood experiences with analog cameras an…
10 months, 1 week ago
What gives curly hair its curl?
Episode 27
#027 Rebroadcast
Originally Published January 23, 2020
This week, Melissa and Jam dive into the chemistry of something that may not seem like chemist…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Are organic vegetables healthier for you?
Episode 214
Melissa and Jam dive into the definition and implications of organic foods. They explore what organic means according to USDA standards, dissect comm…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Ask a Chemist: Explain it like I'm five?
This episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life' features Melissa and Jam tackling various chemistry questions sourced from the 'Explain Like I'm Five' subr…
11 months ago
Is it safe to use weed killer (Roundup)?
Episode 213
Melissa and Jam discuss the multifaceted debate surrounding the use of the widely known weed killer, Roundup, specifically its active ingredient, gly…
11 months, 1 week ago